Monday, May 30, 2016

Drowned baby picture captures week of tragedy in Mediterranean (graphic images)

(WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT) A photograph of a drowned migrant baby in the arms of a German rescuer has given yet another human face to the tragic Mediterranean crossing by migrants and refugees. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Harsh words from EU's Tusk on utopian European "illusions"

European Council President Donald Tusk says leaders promoting utopian "illusions" of a united Europe have lost touch with its peoples. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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German town awash with mud after floods kill three

Heavy flooding turns the southwestern German town of Braunsbach into a mess of rubble and mud after a storm that killed at least three in the country. Gavino Garay reports.

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Stray cats in Saudi Arabia get a second chance

A young man from Saudi Arabia turns his home into an animal shelter and says he wants to show the West that by caring for animals Muslims "do not seek destruction." Gavino Garay reports.

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Muslims should have more children: Turkey's Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called on pious Muslims to have more children, saying they shouldn't use birth control.

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Obama lays wreath for Memorial Day

U.S. President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in observance of Memorial Day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama pays tribute to fallen servicemembers

U.S. President Barack Obama pays tribute in a solemn ceremony to members of the United States military who died in the line of duty. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New photo of Japanese hostage appears with message pleading for help

Japan's government says it is doing all it can to free a Japanese journalist being held hostage in Syria, after an apparent photo of the man was posted on the internet. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Erdogan: No Muslim family should engage in birth control

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says Muslim families should avoid birth control and family planning. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Computer crash grounds passengers at JFK airport

Thousands of international passengers are delayed when the computer system crashes at Terminal 7 at one of the country's busiest airports on one of the busiest holiday travel weekends of the year. Diane Hodges reports.

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Iraqi army storms to edge of Islamic State-held Falluja

The Iraqi army has stormed to the southern edge of Falluja under U.S. air support in a direct assault to retake one of the main strongholds of Islamic State militants. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Live wire falls on bus, electrocuting Indian students

At least two children were killed and dozens more injured after a live wire fell on their bus in India's southern Tamil Nadu state.

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Baby elephant rescued from drain in Sri Lanka

An elephant calf is discovered and pulled out of an uncovered drain near Sri Lanka's Hambantota port.

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Iraqi army starts final advance on IS-held Falluja

Iraqi army convoy gets set to begin operation to recapture the Islamic State held city of Falluja near Baghdad. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Floods, storms kill four in Germany

Severe flooding and heavy rain wreak havoc in southwest Germany. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bleaching kills swathes of Great Barrier Reef

Scientists say at least 35 percent of coral in the central and northern sections of Australia's Great Barrier Reef is dead or dying. As Reuters' Jane Wardell explains, it's being destroyed by coral bleaching, a process linked to climate change.

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Chinese company apologizes for 'racist' ad

A Chinese detergent maker apologizes for a television advertisement that many in China and around the world call racist. But as Reuters' Anita Li reports, it also blames the media for causing the public outcry.

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Iraqi forces keep up pressure in battle for Falluja

The Iraqi army maintains pressure to recapture the Islamic State stronghold of Falluja, 50 kilometres west of Baghdad, but keeps short of a full attack to allow civilians to flee. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Great Barrier Reef "dying": scientists

Mass bleaching has destroyed as much as 35 percent of the coral on the northern and central Great Barrier Reef, a major blow to the World Heritage Site. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Papal awards given to Clooney, Hayek and Gere

The Vatican's 'Scholas Occurrentes' award goes to Richard Gere, George Clooney and actress Salma Hayek for their commitment to promoting social change and peace. Gavino Garay reports.

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Flying man soars over China's Great Wall

"Human Arrow" Jeb Corliss rips through a target over China's Great Wall dressed in a wingsuit. Gavino Garay reports.

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Trump talks veteran care on Memorial Day

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pays tribute to U.S. veterans on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial over the holiday weekend and tells supporters "we're going to win win win. We are going to win so much." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Six weeks after quake, Ecuador still in clean up mode

Clean up continues in Ecuador six weeks after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the South American country. Mana Rabiee reports.

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U.S.-led coalition boosts presence in new Iraq offensive

Servicemen from the U.S.-led coalition are assisting Kurdish Peshmerga forces in a new offensive in Iraq that aims to retake a handful of villages from Islamic State east of their Mosul stronghold. Gavino Garay reports.

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Rolling Thunder bikers roll into nation's capital

Thousands of military veterans and their supporters ride into Washington, D.C. on motorcycles for the Memorial Day's 29th Rolling Thunder Run. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Libyan forces seek to encircle IS held Sirte

Forces loyal to Libya's U.N.-backed unity government say they aim to encircle Sirte, Islamic State's stronghold in Libya, bringing them closer to the city center than they have been in nearly a year. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Gorilla shot after child falls into zoo enclosure

Employees at the Cincinnati Zoo shoot and kill an endangered lowland gorilla after the animal picked up and dragged away a young boy who had fallen into the moat surrounding the exhibit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope holds Jubilee Mass for deacons from around the world

Pope Francis celebrates a special Jubilee Mass with deacons in St. Peter's Square and asks children around the world to join Syrians in a prayer for peace. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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China's towering glass-bottom platform opens

A glass-bottom platform that takes visitors a towering 400 metres above ground opens in China. Yiming Woo reports.

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Ronaldo booed as Real Madrid returns with trophy

The Real Madrid team returns to the Spanish city with the Champions League trophy to cheers from fans, and some boos for Cristiano Ronaldo. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Real Madrid triumphs in Champions League

Spanish club Real Madrid wins the Champions League for the record 11th time. Yiming Woo reports.

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Chinese children's perilous journey to school

Children in a remote part of China climb a perilous cliff to get to and from school. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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German politician hit by chocolate pie

A prominent member of a German far-left party has been hit in the face with a chocolate pie, in protest over her stance on refugees. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, May 28, 2016

British hikers' remains found in Canada

A British hiker is confirmed dead when his remains are identified two and a half years after he had gone missing in the mountains north of Vancouver. Gavino Garay reports.

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Reunions for freed journalists in Colombia

Two Colombian TV journalists and a Spanish reporter kidnapped by Colombia's Marxist ELN rebel group along Colombia's northern narco-trafficking route have been released. Gavino Garay reports.

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Putin visits Greek monastic community

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Greece's monastic community of Mount Athos to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of a Russian monastery.

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Nearly 900 migrants rescued and brought to Italy

A total of 890 migrants rescued from perilous boats in the Mediterranean are brought to safety in Italy, and aid workers say more children than ever are among them. Sharon Reich reports.

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Video shows woman's rescue from Aleppo rubble

Members of the ''White Helmets" Syrian civil defense group follow a woman's voice, trapped beneath the rubble from an aerial bombardment in embattled Aleppo, and dig her out. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pepper the hospitality robot at your service

The future in 5-star treatment? Pepper, a humanoid robot that can read emotions, makes her debut at the Innorobo robotics expo in Paris, as her makers get ready to release 1,000 units into the European market. Gavino Garay reports.

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Giant Scottish caterpillar web draws tourists

Thousands of caterpillars attract attention in the Scottish city of Sterling after making a giant 32-foot-long (10-meter) web on a bush. Sharon Reich reports.

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Iran's new parliament sworn in

Iran's centrist president, Hassan Rouhani, tells newly-elected lawmakers being sworn in for Tehran's new parliament that economic growth can't be reached with interacting with the world. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Clashes between protesters in Australia

Right-wing nationalists clash with anti-racism protesters in Melbourne, Australia. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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US forces hold month of mourning for murdered Japanese

The U.S. military holds a 30-day period of mourning at its Okinawa bases, after a Japanese woman was allegedly murdered by an American. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Ex-Argentine dictator jailed in conspiracy trial

Fifteen ex-military officials, including a former Argentine dictator, are found guilty of a conspiracy to kidnap and kill dissidents more than 30 years ago. Yiming Woo reports.

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Christian Arab wins Israel's first transgender pageant

A Christian Arab has won Israel's first transgender beauty pageant. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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IS commander in Iraqi city killed: US military

The U.S. military says the Islamic State commander in Falluja is among 70 militants killed, as Iraqi forces fight to take back the city. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Obama arrives in U.S. after historic Asia trip

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in the U.S. after his trip to Vietnam and Japan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Nightmare" superbug arrives in U.S.

U.S. health officials have reported the first case in the country of a patient with an infection resistant to a last-resort antibiotic. Linda So reports.

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Tensions flare outside Trump rally in San Diego

Anti-Trump protesters clashed with police and at least one person was arrested outside a rally in San Diego for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Amber Heard granted restraining order against Johnny Depp

Actress Amber Heard is granted a temporary restraining order against husband Johnny Depp after accusing him of domestic violence. Linda So reports.

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Car bombs rip through Syria's Idlib

Social media video purports to show the fiery aftermath of a car bombing on Friday, at a prominent mosque in rebel-controlled Idlib, Syria, with reports of casualties. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dr. Heimlich saves choking woman with his own maneuver

Dr. Henry Heimlich, the 96-year-old Cincinnati surgeon credited with inventing the lifesaving technique named for him, used it for the first time this week to save a fellow senior center resident who was choking on a hamburger. Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Trump: "I'd love to debate Bernie"

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he wants to debate Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. He tells the same crowd that he loves women. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gaggle of baby geese take the high road in the U.S.

A group of goslings caused a major traffic jam in San Francisco before being herded to safety by the highway patrol.

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Polish town uses mussels help monitor water pollution levels

A waterworks company in eastern Poland is using mussels to help keep its water supply clean.

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Travel nightmare looms over holiday weekend

Thousands traveling over Memorial Day Weekend run the risk of missing their flights due to inexplicably long wait times. Gavino Garay reports.

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Obama visits site of world's first atomic bombing

Barack Obama lays a wreath at the site of the world's first atomic bombing, becoming the first incumbent U.S. president to visit Hiroshima.

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Obama makes historic visit to Hiroshima

Barack Obama becomes the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, where an American atomic bombing during World War Two killed more than 140,000 people. Yiming Woo reports.

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Obama lays wreath in historic Hiroshima visit

Barack Obama, the first incumbent U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, lays a wreath at the site of the world's first atomic bombing. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tsai's tough first week as Taiwan president

Beijing is making things a little rough for Taiwan's new president Tsai Ing-wen during her first week in office. Reuters' Anita Li says comments aimed across the Taiwan Strait range from petty criticisms to sterner warnings against independence.

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Is China's 'bus-way' the future of public transport?

Part subway, part bus, China's latest innovation in mass transport goes on show in Beijing. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Vietnam shut off Facebook during Obama's visit

Activists tell Reuters Facebook was blocked by the Vietnamese government this week during President Barack Obama's visit. Activists told Reuters' Yasmeen Abutaleb the government wields social media access as a weapon during politically sensitive times.

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Tourist boat in Thailand capsizes, kills two

A speedboat capsizes off the coast of a Thai island, killing two people, including a British citizen. Yiming Woo reports.

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Makeshift cinema helps Indian labourers unwind

An illegal makeshift cinema set up under a busy bridge helps Indian labourers unwind and escape into the world of Bollywood song, dance and romance. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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A procession in Rome

Pope Francis holds a mass in Rome to mark Corpus Christi, which celebrates the belief that Jesus Christ's body and blood are present in the communion host. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clinton raises alarm bells over Trump's foreign policy

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton raised alarm bells over Republican presidential candidate Trump saying, "he has even suggested that it is fine with him if more countries get nuclear weapons." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fleeing Falluja

Civilians fleeing fighting in Falluja head for territory under control of Iraqi security forces, with about 50,000 people still trapped, as the battle approaches. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Captain says sight of capsized boat was paralyzing

"From the very first moment I saw the boat capsizing, the first reaction... was like being frozen," says Captain Francesco Lavazzo, who helped rescue over 500 migrants from a sinking vessel in the Mediterranean. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Vigil in Cairo for victims of EgyptAir crash

Hundreds gather for a vigil held for the victims of an EgyptAir flight which crashed in the Mediterranean last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: If world leaders are "rattled" by him that's a "good thing"

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told reporters in Bismarck, North Dakota that if world leaders are rattled by him, "That's a good thing." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tear gas, clashes in Paris amid labor protests

Police and protesters have faced off again in Paris during anti-labor reform rallies pitting hardline union supporters against the government. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clinton urges Sanders' followers to unite to stop Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton urges supporters of rival Bernie Sanders to join her to stop Donald Trump from occupying the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dramatic footage of migrant vessel capsizing

The Italian navy released dramatic footage of a fishing boat overcrowded with migrants capsizing off the coast of Libya a day ago.

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Indian man claims 20 world records, eyes more

An elderly Indian man obsessed with setting world records has removed all his teeth so he can fit 500 straws in his mouth.

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French refinery blockades continue as drivers rush for gasoline stations

French refinery blockades continue as drivers rush for gasoline stations and unions vow to force government climbdown over plans to reform labor laws.

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Expandable space habitat fails to inflate

NASA called off an attempt to inflate an experimental habitat attached to the International Space Station after the fabric module failed to expand as planned. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pyongyang's skyline grows despite sanctions

It may be isolated and heavily sanctioned, but there's a building boom happening in the North Korean capital. As Reuters' James Pearson explains, it's not the government that's funding new projects, but a growing class of wealthy investors.

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Obama says G7 leaders wary of Trump

When asked about Donald Trump, U.S. President Barack Obama tells reporters in Japan that foreign leaders "are not sure how seriously to take some of his pronouncements but they're rattled by him." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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G7 warns over South China Sea disputes

Gathering in western Japan for the G7 summit, leaders agree on the need to send a strong message regarding the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Bubbling lava erupts from Italy's Mount Etna

Europe's highest volcano experiences explosive eruptions, shooting red lava into the sky.

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Bank heist trail runs cold in the Philippines

More than three months have passed since $81 million was stolen from Bangladesh's central bank and sent to Manila, and nobody has been arrested. Reuters' Raju Gopalakrishnan explains what's holding up the investigation.

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Chinese factory churns out Clinton, Trump masks

There's no masking this Chinese factory's enthusiasm for American politics, as Julie Noce reports.

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Indian man lives for breaking records

A man in India changes his name and dental record for the love of his craft. Julie Noce reports.

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Over 100 firefighters tackle Australian factory fire

More than 100 firefighters work to extinguish a massive factory fire in Sydney. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Vigilante death squads thrive in the Philippines

The Philippines' President-elect Rodrigo Duterte won his country's elections on the back of his tough stance on crime as the mayor of Davao city. Reuters' Andrew Marshall visited the city, where vigilante death squads, cheered by Duterte, continue to thrive.

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Chinese factory churns out Clinton, Trump masks

There's no masking this Chinese factory's enthusiasm for American politics, as Julie Noce reports.

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Various heads of state arrive for G7 summit in Japan

Heads of state from the Group of Seven nations arrive at the summit location in Ise, Japan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Smooth landing for solar plane

The Solar Impulse 2, an experimental airplane powered solely by energy from the sun, lands in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Italian navy says migrant boat flipped, five dead

Video shows the Italian navy's dramatic rescue of hundreds of migrants after a large wooden fishing boat capsized off the coast of Libya. The navy says at least five bodies were found. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Ukrainian pilot comes home after Moscow prisoner swap

Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko has arrived home to scenes of jubilation after her release by Russia in a prisoner swap. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Protesters clash with police in Bolivia over subsidies

Bolivian police fire a water cannon at activists taking part in an ongoing protest for greater state benefits for the disabled. Nathan Frandino reports.

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"Quack squad", the latest weapon for eco-friendly winemaker

A vineyard in South Africa is using an army of ducks to help control snails and pests attacking grapes, which has significantly reduced the vineyard's use of pesticides. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Vietnamese rapper busts some rhymes to Obama

Vietnamese rapper Suboi shows her skills to U.S. President Barack Obama during a town hall with youth in Ho Chi Minh City. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ukrainian pilot released in prisoner swap

Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko arrived in Kiev after being detained in Russia for two years. She was released as part of a prisoner exchange.

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Child labor in Indonesia’s tobacco farms

Rights groups say that the thousands of children working in hazardous conditions in Indonesia's tobacco firms need better protection.

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Obama arrives in Japan for G7

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, Japan for the G7 Summit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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HRW exposes child tobacco labor in Indonesia

A report from Human Rights Watch sheds light on the role thousands of Indonesian children are playing in the country's booming tobacco market. Young kids are getting sick from constant exposure to the plants. Reuters Evelyn Danubrata explains the issues behind the problem.

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Taliban names its new leader

Former deputy Haibatullah Akhunzada is named as the new leader of the Afghan Taliban, as the group confirms for the first time that former leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a U.S drone strike. Reuters Asad Hashim has the details on this new appointment.

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At least 10 dead in Taliban blast in Kabul

A Taliban suicide bomber attacks a target in Kabul on the same day that a new leader is announced by the extremist group. Julie Noce reports.

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Underaged tobacco farmers face hazardous conditions

For children helping on their familes' tobacco farms in Indonesia, hazardous conditions are a reality that won't change any time soon. Julie Noce reports.

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Regulators step up pressure on Asian banks

After Switzerland's BSI bank was shut down in Singapore on Tuesday for breaking money laundering laws, regulators are now poised to investigate banks across the region. Lisa Jucca says no bank, big or small, is immune.

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Massive pollution in Cambodian canals

Canals in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh are heavily polluted and overrun with garbage. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Federal prosecutors seek death penalty for alleged S. Carolina church shooter

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will seek the death penalty for Dylann Roof, the white man accused of killing nine black parishioners in a shooting rampage at a historic church in Charleston last June. Gavino Garay reports.

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U.S.-backed Syrian rebels begin offensive near Raqqa

Video from a pro-Syrian Kurdish news agency purportedly shows a U.S.-backed alliance of Kurdish-led armed groups beginning an operation to seize territory north of Islamic State's de-facto capital Raqqa, although the campaign at this stage does not include an assault on the city itself. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protesters crash Chilean presidential palace

Some 20 student activists disguised as tourists crash Chile's presidential palace in Santiago and scuffle with guards who remove them by force, as part of their protest over President Michelle Bachelet's education reforms. Mana Rabiee reports.

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The world's first functioning 3D-printed office building

Dubai says it has launched a prototype 3D-printed office building, with floorspace of about 2,700 square feet.

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Fight to retake Falluja from Islamic State rages on

Iraqi forces bombard Falluja as the battle to retake the city from Islamic State continues.

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Over 100 bodies dumped in a mass grave in Mexico

Forensic investigators exhume more than 100 bodies reportedly found in a mass grave in Mexico's Morelos state.

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Greece starts clearing out thousands from makeshift migrant border camp

Thousands of migrants and refugees are being cleared out of the Idomeni camp on the Greece-Macedonia border where they've been stranded for months waiting for passage to the rest of Europe.

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Rocker Neil Young talks U.S. presidential politics

Canadian rocker Neil Young says he had nothing against Donald Trump using 'Rockin' in the Free World' at his presidential campaign launch, even though Bernie Sanders is his pick for president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Scores dead in IS attacks on Assad strongholds

At least 120 people are reported killed in a series of Islamic State bomb attacks in the Syrian coastal cities of Jableh and Tartous, strongholds of President Assad. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Daniel Craig speaks out against landmines at humanitarian summit

James Bond star Daniel Craig addresses leaders at the world's first humanitarian summit in Istanbul.

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At least 40 army recruits killed in a suicide car bombing in Yemen

A suicide car bombing claimed by Islamic State has killed at least 40 army recruits in the Yemeni city of Aden, in one of the deadliest attacks yet on the beleaguered government.

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Identifying the dangers of radicalization

Lessons on tackling extremism are now compulsory in British schools. Reuters Emily Wither went to visit one that's doing their bit to help children identify the dangers of radicalization themselves.

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Obama confirms death of Taliban leader

U.S. President Barack Obama confirmed Monday that the leader of the Afghan Taliban had been killed by an American air strike in Pakistan. But as Reuters' Asad Hashim reports, Pakistan claims it wasn't warned of the strike.

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Surprise on-air tirade questions Israeli politics

From expected and unexpected corners of israel, commentators are aghast by Netanyahu's shunting aside of his defence minister in favour of far-right nationalist Avigdor Lieberman, a move they say takes the nation in a dangerous new direction.

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Kashmir's new rebels arm up with smartphones

A young generation of militants is on the rise in northern India. These new rebels are better with social media with weapons. Reuters' Doug Busvine says they're popular in the disputed Kashmir region, and that's bad news for New Delhi.

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Obama lifts arms embargo on Vietnam

Barack Obama says the U.S. will fully lift an embargo on sales of lethal arms to Vietnam. But there are some strings attached: Washington says it still expects Hanoi to show progress on human rights. Reuters' Martin Petty says that might be tricky.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan notified of Taliban strike: Kerry

Secretary of State John Kerry says authorities in Pakistan and Afghanistan were notified of the U.S. strike that reportedly killed the AfghanTaliban leader. Yiming Woo reports.

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Obama lifts arms embargo on Vietnam

President Barack Obama says the United States will end its embargo on trade in lethal arms with Vietnam. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Vietnam welcomes Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama is welcomed by President Tran Dai Quang in Hanoi as an arms embarago on Vietnam hangs in the balance. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Argentine Justin Bieber fans protest

Argentine fans of Justin Bieber protest in Buenos Aires, calling for their government to let the pop star perform in the country. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Protest in Brazil against acting president

Thousands demonstrate against Brazil's acting president Michel Temer and his austerity measures. Yiming Woo reports.

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Postal votes to decide Austrian presidency, with far right in lead

The two candidates for Austria's presidential race are locked in a statistical dead heat and must wait for postal ballots to be counted before a winner is determined. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Afghans confirm death of Taliban leader in U.S. drone strike

Afghan officials have confirmed the death of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour in a U.S. drone strike, but many details remain unexplained. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Excited Vietnamese greet Obama

Vietnamese enthusiastically welcome U.S. President Barack Obama and hope for stronger diplomatic and economic ties, and the lifting of an arms embargo. Diane Hodges reports.

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Obama arrives in Asia

President Obama arrives in Asia for a week-long trip to Vietnam and Japan, including a G7 meeting where he will discuss how to counter China's assertiveness in the region.

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Pope calls for action at Humanitarian Summit

Pope Franics calls on world leaderst to come up with a plan to increase global humanitarian aid at this week's World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey. Diane Hodges reports.

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Coptic Christians hold prayers for EgyptAir crash victims

Egypt's Coptic Christians pray for the victims of the EgyptAir plane crash at Cairo's main Coptic Cathedral. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Iraq says it retakes western town of Rutba from IS

Iraq's military says it has retaken the remote western town of Rutba from Islamic State in an operation aimed at cutting off the militants' supply route to neighboring Syria. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Floods inundate Colombo

Rescue efforts continue in the Sri Lankan capital where flood waters have inundated homes and forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate. Julie Noce reports.

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Sisi: "There is no scenario we can confirm"

As Egypt deploys submarine to hunt for EgyptAir plane President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said, "There is no scenario we can confirm." Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian paratroopers hold drills in central Ryazan region

Russian paratroopers stage major drills in the country's central Ryazan region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kerry says Taliban leader Mansour posed a 'continuing imminent threat'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Mullah Akhtar Mansour posed a "continuing imminent threat" to U.S. personnel in Afghanistan, after the Taliban leader was thought to have been killed in an air strike. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Seven dead, others injured after Indonesian volcano erupts

Hot ash from Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra has killed at least seven people and injured several others. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Colombo celebrates Buddhist festival of Vesak

The Sri Lankan city of Colombo was aglow in lights as thousands celebrate the Buddhist festival of Vesak. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Afghan Taliban leader likely killed in U.S. strike

Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was likely killed in a U.S. military drone strike in Pakistan authorized by U.S. President Barack Obama, a U.S. official says, speaking on condition of anonymity. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Sanders calls for path to citizenship for Mexicans

US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders calls for comprehensive immigration reform during a trip to the border fence dividing San Diego from Tijuana. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Islamic State calls for attacks on West during Ramadan

A new audio message purporting to be from Islamic State spokesman Abu Muhammad Al-Adnani calls on followers of the militant group to launch attacks on the U.S. and Europe during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Czech treetop hotel offers a break from civilisation

Guests of a Czech treetop hotel take a break from city life to enjoy nature at their footstep. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Russian air force shows off aerobatic teams

The Russian air force puts on an air show over Kubinka air base west of Moscow to celebrate 25 years since the foundation of the country's elite aerobatic teams. Rough Cur (no reporter narration).

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Clashes break out during Bachelet speech in Chile

Protests turned violent in Valparaiso where a government worker died while President Michelle Bachelet was addressing Congress. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Drama therapy aims to help Lebanese prisoners

A drama therapy project inside the confines of Lebanon's Roumieh prison aims to help rehabilitate inmates, or make life-long incarceration and awaiting execution just a little easier to handle. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Obama departs for Vietnam

U.S. President Barack Obama departs from Andrews Air Force Base on a historic trip to Vietnam. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Rain forecast may bring relief to deadly India heatwave

Rainfall predicted across India's north may bring a much-needed respite to a heatwave that has killed at least 150 people. Mana Rabiee reports.

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France offers help in EgyptAir crash investigation

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says finding the black boxes of the crashed EgyptAir passenger plane is a priority. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Kazakh police break up anti-government protests

Kazakh police broke up anti-government protests across the country on Saturday, detaining dozens of protesters and cordoning off the main squares of major cities. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Solar plane takes off from Oklahoma on global quest

The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered airplane on a historic bid to circle the globe takes off from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and flies to Dayton, Ohio, on the 12th leg of its journey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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EgyptAir debris recovery begins in Mediterranean

As Egyptian teams begin recovering items from the crashed EgyptAir plane, French officials say smoke signals were detected moments before the plane plunged into the Mediterranean. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Rescue efforts underway in flood-ravaged Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan military is attempting to reach thousands of people stranded in their homes after the country was hit by the worst flooding in 25 years. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Hanoi prepares for Obama visit

The city of Hanoi in Vietnam is getting ready to host U.S. President Barack Obama for several days. Julie Noce reports.

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Funerals held for protesters killed in Baghdad protests

Funerals are held for protesters who were killed in violent demonstrations in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Friday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Apple's Tim Cook meets with Indian PM Modi

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook holds a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as his company looks for new growth markets. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, May 20, 2016

Egypt finds human remains from plane crash at sea

Egypt said that its navy had found human remains of passengers floating in the Mediterranean, confirmation that an EgyptAir jet plunged into the sea with 66 people on board. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Sri Lankan air force mobilizes to rescue flood victims

Sri Lanka's president promises full support to flood victims as hundreds of thousands are forced from their homes after days of torrential rain. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Hiroshima awaits Obama's historic visit

Many atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima say they hope U.S. President Barack Obama's historic visit next week will help them heal, with or without an apology. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Protests lead to curfew in Baghdad

Baghdad imposes a curfew after Green Zone protesters clash with police, injuring dozens. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Mexico to extradite drug boss Guzman to U.S.

Mexico approved the extradition of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States, according to the foreign ministry, after receiving guarantees he would not face the death penalty. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Security forces fire on protesters in Baghdad's Green Zone

Protesters storm into Baghdad's Green Zone and are repelled by security forces firing tear gas and live bullets, according to a Reuters witness. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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An endless wait at the border

The Balkan route is officially closed, but for some refugees and migrants, Serbia still offers a path to western Europe -- even if it means using smugglers. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Simulated gas attack in South Korea as forces stage major secuirty drill

More than 200 people participate in a simulated toxic gas terror attack on a shopping mall in Seoul.

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Obama calls on Congress to better fund Zika fight

President Obama is calling on Congress to "get me a bill that has sufficient funds to do the job," as he seeks $1.9 billion in the fight against Zika. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Body part, seats found in EgyptAir search: Officials

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos says a body part and seats have been found from the missing EgyptAir flight, near the site of the ongoing search. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New rules target espionage on U.S. campuses

The fear that foreign students might act as spies on U.S. campuses is pushing the State Department to write new rules restricting students from some countries - particularly Iran and China - from working on the most security-sensitive research projects.

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Obama weighs lifting Vietnam arms ban

President Obama has a tough call to make on whether to lift a ban on arms exports to Vietnam. Washington says Hanoi’s human rights record is a sticking point, but at the same time, the rise of China is an incentive for Obama make friends. Martin Petty reports.

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Taiwan inaugurates first female president

Tsai Ing-wen is sworn in as Taiwan's new female president and urges China to "drop the baggage of history" in an otherwise conciliatory inauguration speech.

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Taiwan's first female president sworn in

The leader of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic People's Party, Tsai Ing-wen, sends a message of peace with China as she is sworn as president. But in her speech, no mention of the 'one China' policy that Beijing has been pushing for. Tara Joseph reports from the inauguration in Taipei.

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Pakistan digs mass graves as heat wave looms

Karachi residents are digging mass graves to prepare for an impending heat wave, as Pakistan steels itself for temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Yiming Woo reports.

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China's Olympic hopefuls see there's more to life

China's gymnastic production line has been churning out Olympic medals for decades, and they train hard from a very young age. But as Anita Li reports, high training costs and a greater value on education are leading many to pick a different path.

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Taiwan's new president addresses nation

Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, reiterates the need for a stable and peaceful relationship with China during her inauguration speech. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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First female president takes office in Taiwan

Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, is sworn into office, as a wary China watches over. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Palestinian journalist released by Israel

Israel has released a Palestinian journalist they accused of being a Hamas activist after he held a three-month-long hunger strike. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Canada's Trudeau says wants Britain to stay in E.U.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he wants Britain to stay in the European Union during a Reuters interview at his Parliamentary office in Ottawa. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Taiwan inaugurates first female president

Tsai Ing-wen is sworn in as Taiwan's first female president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trudeau 'regrets' physical interaction in Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells Reuters that he "regrets" his recent conduct in Parliament, when he physically intervened during a confrontation between members of parliament. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: EgyptAir flight was 'blown out of the sky'

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says the EgyptAir plane that disappeared over the Mediterranean was "blown out of the sky" and criticizes Democratic rival Hillary Clinton's reaction to the incident. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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First images released of Egypt plane search

The Egyptian military releases video showing the ongoing sea and air search underway to locate the wreckage of an Egyptian passenger plane that plunged into the Mediterranean. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Chinese aircraft did not approach in safe manner: Pentagon

The U.S. Defense Department says the intercept of an American military reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea was not conducted "in a safe and professional manner." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Police attacked amid French labor protests

France's prime minister is urging union leaders to call off protests against reforms to labor laws amid mounting violence against police. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Twenty-three injured in Peruvian bullfighting festival

Twenty-three people were injured in the first three days of the traditional "Toro Chutay" bullfighting festival in Peru's Huancavelica region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Greece says it's found debris of missing EgyptAir jet

An EgyptAir jet carrying 66 passengers and crew from Paris to Cairo disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean south of Greece on Thursday, with Athens saying the plane swerved in mid-air before plunging from cruising height and vanishing.

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Rescued Chibok girl meets Nigeria's president

A Nigerian schoolgirl rescued after more than two years of captivity with Boko Haram militants meets President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Paris cop confronts protest assailants

A police officer in Paris is captured on camera facing off against a group of violent protesters who attack him and his vehicle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dean Foods referred to as 'Dallas Cowboys' in alleged insider trading scandal: U.S. Attorney

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced insider trading charges against Billy Walters, a professional Los Angeles gambler, and Tom Davis, ex-chairman of Dean Foods. Davis referred to his company as "Dallas Cowboys" during illegal conversations in an alleged insider trading scandal that involved golfer Phil Mickelson.

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Freed Nigerian schoolgirl arrives for meeting with President

Nigerian schoolgirl Amina Ali, who was rescued after over two years of captivity with Boko Haram militants, arrives for a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, amid hopes she can shed light on the fate of 218 other abducted Chibok girls. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kerry extends condolences for EgyptAir victims, families

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry extends condolences to victims and their families of the EgyptAir disaster, in which the jet carrying 66 passengers and crew from Paris to Cairo disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean.

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EgyptAir plane 'swerved' in mid air before plunging

Greek aviation officials say a missing EgyptAir passenger plane with 66 people on board made a sharp swerve in mid-air before disappearing from radar view. Greek TV says plane debris has been found. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Top Beijing official's warning against Hong Kong independence

China's No. 3 leader Zhang Dejiang warned against Hong Kong independence during his departing speech at the end of his three-day visit.

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Death toll set to climb after Sri Lanka landslides

Hopes are fading for the survival of about 150 people trapped under the mud and rubble of two landslides in Sri Lanka, where torrential rains have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. Mana Rabiee reports.

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EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo missing with 66 on board

An EgyptAir flight carrying 66 passengers and crew on a flight from Paris to Cairo has disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt's national airline says.

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Tracking the flight path of missing EgyptAir plane

This is the route EgyptAir flight MS804 was taking when it disappeared off radar screens. Greek and Egyptian boats are now searching the Mediterranean Sea for signs of the plane, which some officials believe crashed into the waters.

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Taiwan gets ready to swear in new president

Tensions between Taiwan and China mount as the island state prepares to swear in new president Tsai Ing Wen. Tara Joseph explains why she is making Beijing so jittery.

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Hotel Lotte poised for 2016's biggest IPO

South Korea's Hotel Lotte, part of the massive Lotte conglomerate, is lining up a $4.9 billion initial public offering. As Joyce Lee reports, going public could be a means of damage control in the midst of a family feud.

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Young Chinese athletes focus on academics, too

A shift in China's athletic training programs help students succeed, even if they don't make it in sports. Julie Noce reports.

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English Premier League champions visit Thai palace

Leicester City, English Premier League champions, visit Thailand's glittering Grand Palace. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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EgyptAir plane missing

EgyptAir says a plane flying from Paris to Cairo has disappeared 10 miles into Egyptian air space. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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EgyptAir says flight from Paris to Cairo missing

National carrier EgyptAir says a plane carrying 66 passengers and crew on a flight from Paris to Cairo has gone missing. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Canada's PM apologizes after physical altercation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes in Parliament after he rushed across the floor to hurry one legislator to his seat, was accused of elbowing another in the chest and got into a shouting match with an opposition leader. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Firefighters battle hospital fire in Ankara

A fire sweeps through the roof of Turkey's Numune hospital in Ankara, prompting panic among patients and their relatives. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Anti-Maduro protesters face-off with Venezuelan police

Venezuelan police fire tear gas as several thousand opposition protesters demand a recall vote to end President Nicolas Maduro's socialist rule. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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First look at freed Nigerian schoolgirl

Nigerian teenager Amina Ali is the first of the so-called 'Chobok girls' to be freed after she and over 200 classmates were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants more than two years ago. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Trudeau apologizes for Komagata Maru incident

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issues a formal apology in the House of Commons for the 1914 Komagata Maru incident. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Quake rattles nerves in Ecuador

Security cameras capture the moment a magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits the coastal Ecuadorian city of Esmeraldas. Rought Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Anti-Maduro protesters clash with Venezuelan police

Venezuelan police block an anti-Maduro march in Caracas, the third demonstration in the city this week demanding a referendum to recall the president. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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French protesters burn police car as police stage protest against recent violence

Protesters in Paris torch a cop car during a protest against police, as the officers themselves protest against what they say is the burden of having to maintain security and near-daily clashes with opponents to government plans to reform labor laws.

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Police car ablaze in Paris anti-cop protest

Banned from demonstrating, anti-police protesters set fire to a police car in Paris -- as police take to the streets to vent their frustration over the near daily clashes with people opposing a controversial labor bill reform. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Missing Nigeria 'Chibok' girl reportedly found

One of the more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls missing for more than two years since their kidnapping by Boko Haram militants has reportedly been found alive near the Cameroon border. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Clinton, Sanders hit final stretch

U.S. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders turn their attention to the final stretch of the nominating contest after each picked up wins on Tuesday. Linda So reports.

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Mexico's president signs reform initiative to make same-sex marriage legal across the country

Mexico's president Enrique Pena Nieto proposed allowing same-sex marriage nationally, the latest in a series of progressive policies in a traditionally conservative country.

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Bangladesh's gay community is living in fear

Weeks after Bangladesh's top gay rights activist was murdered by Muslim militants, the LGBT community is going into hiding. Reuters' Sanjeev Miglani says they are fearful of being the next target.

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Leicester takes victory lap to Bangkok

English Premier League champions, Leicester City Football Club, arrives in Bangkok for celebrations after their fairytale success. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Deadly landslides in Sri Lanka

Landslides in Sri Lanka have killed at least 150 people after days of heavy rain. Yiming Woo reports.

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Chinese speech falls on deaf ears in Hong Kong

One of China's most powerful officials makes a rare visit to Hong Kong, promising to listen to people's needs amid a high wall of security. But as Tara Joseph reports much of the city is caught in a web of frustration and anxiety about a future under Beijing, some citizens calling for a full split with the mainland.

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Striking Belgian prison guards burst into ministry

Dozens of Belgian prison warders break into a ministry building during a trade union demonstration. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Venezuela leader sees 'disappearance' of opposition legislature

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warns of the imminent demise of the opposition-led parliament and the existence of an alleged U.S. plot to ultimately force him out of power. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Activists climb Madrid tower in trade pact protest

Greenpeace activists scale Madrid's Kio Towers to protest the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Exclusive: Trump willing to meet N. Korea's Kim

In Exclusive interview, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he'd willing to talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, supporters attacked

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and fellow anti-corruption activists were attacked, thrown to the ground and kicked by a group of men at an airport in southern Russia, according to video posted on social media. Footage showed the assailants, described by Navalny as Cossacks and wearing traditional fur hats, some in military-style fatigues and black boots, showering the group with milk outside the terminal of Anapa airport, about 1,500 kilometres (900 miles) south of Moscow, before setting upon them.

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Syria situation "deeply disturbing:" Kerry

Major power foreign ministers failed to agree a new date to resume Syrian peace talks at a meeting on Tuesday, leaving many to question the prospects for ending the war. Nathan Frandino reports.

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South Africa's EFF party kicked out of parliament for heckling president

South African security officers forcibly removed members of the ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party from parliament after they tried to prevent an address by President Jacob Zuma.

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Triple bombing kills dozens in Baghdad

Three separate bombings in Baghdad killed at least 77 people and wounded more than 140 on Tuesday.

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Video emerges of Libyan troops battling Islamic State

Video emerges of clashes between the Libyan army and Islamic State.

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Scores killed in Baghdad bombings

Three bombings have killed at least 63 people and wounded more than 100 in Baghdad. Islamic State is claiming responsibility. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Learning to read with therapy dogs

A reading program aimed at improving literacy skills for struggling young readers uses therapy dogs as furry, non-judgmental listeners.

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Bangladesh probe blames SWIFT for cyber heist

An investigation under Bangladesh Bank says it has found SWIFT responsible for security weaknesses that may have allowed hackers to make off with $81 million dollars from the central bank's New York Fed account in February.

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Duterte memorabilia flying off the shelves in Davao

Business is booming in Davao where shops are selling memorabilia of tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte who's poised to become the Philippines next president. Julie Noce reports.

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Landslides, heavy flooding in Sri Lanka

Heavy rains cause floods and landslides in Sri Lanka after a three-month heat wave ends. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. Coast Guard rescue French sailor

The U.S. Coast Guard rescue distressed boaters from a lake in Michigan and a French sailor off the coast of New Jersey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Australian opposition leader backs Clinton, slams Trump

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten backs Clinton, slams Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China and Thailand, a match made in business heaven

Chinese investment has been increasing in Thailand as both economies find benefits from working with each other. Julie Noce reports.

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Young Chinese athletes focus on academics, too

A shift in China's athletic training programs help students succeed, even if they don't make it in sports. Julie Noce reports.

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Venezuela buys time as it reaches new oil deal with China

Venezuela says a better deal over oil loans was reached with China, but authorities warn the economy is likely to remain in recession until the end of 2017. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Singer Sinead O'Connor found safe in Chicago area: police

Police say Irish-born pop star Sinead O'Connor was found safe, hours after authorities reported her missing in a Chicago suburb. Linda So reports.

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White male cabinet raises fears of backsliding in diverse Brazil

Interim president Michel Temer's all white, male cabinet raises fears that steps toward diversity and social inclusion under leftist rule will be left to slide backwards. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Anti-Islam biker protest dwarfed by peace rally

Residents of a Muslim New York town and their supporters from communities nearby hold a peace rally to counter an anti-Islam motorcycle ride through the town. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Remnants of Ancient Rome found off coast of Israel

Divers find ancient Roman cargo from 1,600-year old shipwreck in Israel. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Russia's Lavrov raises concerns about U.S. missile shield in Europe

Russia's Lavrov raises concerns about missile shield in Europe saying, "NATO countries are trying to increase confrontation by moving military infrastructure east." Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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A protest against Kenya's election oversight body turns violent

Police fire tear gas and water cannons against stone-throwing demonstrators, who were protesting against the an election oversight body they say is biased.

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Clinton slams Trump's tax plan

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton criticizes Republican Donald Trump's tax plan, calling it "trickle down economics on steroids." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UN expert on migrants says EU lacks vision

A United Nations human rights expert has harsh words for the European Union in its handling of the migration crisis. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Turkish town becoming front-line in Syrian war

Distressed residents of Kilis are angry at rocket attacks from Islamic State and fearful for the future, as the border town becomes a front-line and thousands flee. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Iraqi women turn to hiking to lose weight

Mountain climbing trips are rising in popularity amongst women in Iraq as a way to help combat obesity and chronic diseases.

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Clashes break out at Kenyan vote body protest

Police fire tear gas and water cannon at hundreds of protesters in central Nairobi against the IEBC, an election oversight body that demonstrators say is biased. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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No let-up to long lines at U.S. airports

Long lines at security checkpoints continue to plague travelers at U.S. airports. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Colombian police seize major cocaine haul near Panama border

Colombian police seize eight metric tons of cocaine worth $240 million in what may be one the largest hauls in the country in recent years.

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Trump says offended by London mayor's ignorant remark

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump says London Mayor Sadiq Khan has offended him after he referred to Trump's views of Islam as "ignorant".

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Kathmandu riot police scuffle with anti-constitution protesters

Clashes between riot police and protesters campaigning against the country's new constitution erupt on the streets of Kathmandu for a second day running. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands protest power line route in Kabul

Thousands of demonstrators from Afghanistan's Hazara minority protest a proposed power line route, posing a major challenge to President Ashraf Ghani's government. Julie Noce reports.

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Saudi tries to tame its costly white elephant

Saudi Arabia plans a plans shakeup for its under-construction financial district, seen across the Gulf as a costly white elephant, to include more residential and leisure areas and to give it a special visa status. But in a country where stringent social rules and tough immigration procedures have traditionally constrained international business travel, are the new plans workable? Angus McDowall

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China meets a grim anniversary with silence

Fifty years ago modern China's founder Mao Zedong kicked off a violent political campaign that tore the nation apart. But Beijing isn't talking about the Cultural Revolution. Reuters' Ben Blanchard says the topic is still taboo.

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Queen Elizabeth arrives for 90th birthday celebrations

Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Windsor Castle for her 90th birthday celebrations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Clinton attacks Trump's "reckless, risky talk"

U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton says she's "never heard such reckless, risky talk" about nuclear weapons from a future presidential nominee than from Donald Trump during a rally in Louisville, Kentucky. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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911 call that ended Boston Marathon manhunt released

Watertown police release the emergency phone call that ended the four day manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the suspects in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump and Biden attend same graduation ceremony

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden attend the University of Pennsylvania graduation ceremony for their daughter and granddaughter, respectively. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Turkish police block meeting of dissidents

Turkish police prevent dissident members of Turkey's nationalist opposition party from holding a congress in Ankara that could jeopardize President Tayyip Erdogan's plans for more power. Diane Hodges reports.

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Besiktas fans celebrate Turkish football championship

Besiktas fans light up the streets of Istanbul as they celebrate their team's victory in the Turkish league football championship for the first time in seven years. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Netanyahu still opposes French proposed peace talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and tells his cabinet he repeated his opposition to Ayrault's proposal for an international peace conference with the Palestinians. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Stun grenades, tear gas mark Palestinian Nakba Day

Israeli soldiers fire stun and smoke grenades at some demonstrations as Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza mark Nakba Day, when they lost their homes in the 1948 Middle East War. Diane Hodges reports.

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Maduro threatens takeover of private companies

Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro threatens to nationalize private companies, one day after a declaring a state of emergency as the country grapples with an economic crisis brought on by falling oil prices. Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump: Brexit won't impact UK-US trade deals

The presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, says Britain's exit from the EU, were it actually to leave, would have no impact on trade deals between the two countries if he were president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Video shows massive explosion after IS attack near Baghdad

Dramatic cell phone video captures a huge explosion at a cooking gas factory north of Baghdad where Islamic State staged an attack, killing at least 11 people and wounding at least 21 others. Diane Hodges reports.

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Australia charges five in Syria 'plot'

Australia charges five men over an alleged plot to sail to Syria to join Islamic State. Paul Chapman reports.

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Russia cemetery brawl

At least three people are dead and dozens wounded in mass brawl at a cemetery in Moscow police say erupted in a dispute over jobs. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

China's Cultural Revolution curios

A museum commemorates modern China's painful past as the 50th anniverary of the start of the Cultural Revolution draws near. Masako Iijima reports.

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Ukraine takes Eurovision song crown

Ukraine wins the Eurovision Song Contest, snatching victory over Russia whose entry was tipped as the favourite. Paul Chapman reports.

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Barcelona fans celebrate league title

Celebrations move from day to night after Barcelona wins La Liga title by a point over Real Madrid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cubans march against homophobia

Dancers mingle with rainbow flags as hundreds march through Havana for LGBT rights. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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French Riviera glitters with red carpets at Cannes

The French Riviera is still a-glitter from the star-studded 69th Cannes Film Festival that is well underway, as internationally-known American directors like Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg unveil their latest films. Diane Hodges reports.

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Rebels battle in Syria following truce breakdown

Rebel forces fighting Islamic State claim to have retaken two villages north of Aleppo, after the collapse of a 10-week-old partial truce that allowed U.N.-brokered peace talks. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Opposition protesters rally in Caracas against Maduro

Members of Venezuela's opposition are rallying in the streets of Caracas to demand a referendum for a presidential recall. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Hezbollah blames rebels for death of top commander in Syria

Blame is shifting in the death of a top Hezbollah commander killed in Syria. Israel was originally suspected in his death, but now the group blames Sunni militants inside Syria. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Venezuela president declares emergency against 'economic war'

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro declares a 60-day state of emergency citing what he calls plots from within the OPEC country and the U.S. to topple his leftist government. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Cameron says economic security better for UK in EU

British Prime Minister David Cameron tells supporters that UK's economic security is at risk if it votes to leave the European Union. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Opponents of 'brown coal' occupy German mine

Several hundred protesters temporarily take control of a coal mine in Welzow, Germany to protest against the use and production of 'dirtier' lignite coal. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Argentina ex-president indicted

Argentina's former president Cristina Fernandez has been indicted over central bank sale of U.S. dollars while she was in office. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Eurovision Song Contest: final countdown

Russia tops the bookmakers' list of favourites in the Eurovision Song Contest hosted this year by Sweden. Paul Chapman reports.

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Men held over triple 'honour killing'

Police in Pakistan say they've arrrested the men who shot dead three female family members in a suspected honour killing. Paul Chapman reports.

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Infrared camera captures volcano action

An eruption of incandescent fragments from Costa Rica's Turrialba volcano is caught on infrared camera. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Canada wildfire rebuild schedule unclear - Trudeau

Canada's prime minister praises crews tackling the country's devastating wildfire but says it's unclear how long reconstruction will take. Paul Chapman reports.

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Friday, May 13, 2016

Celebrities arrive for Nordic state dinner

Model Miranda Kerr and comedian Will Farrell arrive for a state dinner honoring Nordic nations as U.S. President Barack Obama poses for an official photograph with the leaders of Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Canada's Trudeau tours fire-ravaged Alberta town

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets a first-hand look at the damage from a devastating wildfire and praises firefighters for defending the energy hub of Fort McMurray. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obamas welcome Nordic leaders to state dinner

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome leaders from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland to the White House for a star-studded state dinner. Rough Cut (no reporter narrration).

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Video shows train conductor warning passengers before crash

Video released by a Polish regional train company shows one of their drivers running through a carriage to warn passengers of an impending crash with a truck. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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White House: No U.S., coalition aircraft near where Hezbollah leader reportedly killed

No aircraft from the U.S.-led coalition were in the area of Damascus where Hezbollah's top military commander was reportedly killed in a blast, the White House said on Friday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Top Hezbollah chief buried, Israel suspected in his death

Many hundreds of mourners in a southern suburb of Beirut attend the funeral of top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine, who was reportedly killed by an Israeli strike in Syria. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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E.U. says migrant traffic down as 800 rescued in one day

The U.N. calls the rescue of 801 migrants off of Sicily the largest single mass migration of its kind in over a year, as the E.U. says migrant traffic into Greece, a main point of entry, is down recently by a whopping 90 percent. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Ash Carter says U.S. faces five major challenges

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter highlights the five major challenges facing the U.S. right now, during a change-of-combatant command ceremony

at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.

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Top Hezbollah commander killed in Syria

Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah says its top commander Mustafa Badreddine has been killed in an Israeli attack in Syria, where he was believed to head the group's military operations in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Mana Rabiee reports.

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White House issues "guidance" on transgender bathrooms

In a letter to the states, the Obama administration is telling every U.S. public school district to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity. Linda So reports.

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World's oldest person dies in NYC, aged 116

The world's oldest living person, 116-year-old Susannah Mushatt Jones, died on Thursday in New York City, leaving an Italian woman, also 116, with the title. Linda So reports.

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"Valkommen!": Obama welcomes Nordic leaders to White House

U.S. President Barack Obama treats the leaders of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland to the pomp of a White House state visit, a summit where Russia's military aggression tops the agenda. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hope for cash-strapped cops in the Philippines

Incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte is riding a wave of popular support in the Philippines, not least among police. His tough stance on crime is good news for members of the force, and as Reuters' Karen Lema reports, they could certainly use a dose of that right now.

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Modi's reforms light up rural India

India's prime minister is keen to drum up support among poor, rural voters ahead of key elections next year. One way he's doing it - getting every village hooked up to the grid. But Reuters' Tommy Wilkes says electricity is not what these voters want most.

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Asia drops the ball on cyber crime

From credit card data theft to massive corporate thefts, the fast growing Asia region is also the fastest growing spot for computer hackers. As Tara Joseph reports a lack of government cooperation and public awareness is making matters even worse.

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Mitsubishi offies raided over fuel scandal

Japanese transport ministry officials raid theTokyo headquarters of Mitsubishi after the firm admitted manipulating fuel economy figures. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Philippines crime victims await Duterte

Victims of crime in the Philippines pin their hopes on the tough-talker expected to be the new president to make good on his election promises. Paul Chapman reports.

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Four suspected bomb makers killed in blast in Turkey -sources

Four suspected bomb makers killed, 17 people hurt in an explosion in mainly Kurdish southeast city of Diyarbakir. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Fighting erupts north of Aleppo as ceasefire expires

Amateur video shows fighting between Syrian government forces and rebels north of Aleppo city. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Iraqi protesters denounce government, want protection

A day after the year's deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital, supporters of a Shi'ite cleric protest on the streets of Baghdad and say the government has failed to protect them. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Rousseff supporters chain themselves in Brasilia

Dozens of women chain themselves to the gates of Brasilia's Planalto Palace in support of suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who says she will fight to prove her innocence. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Investors boost bets on post-Rousseff Brazil

Investors boost bets on post-Rousseff Brazil but doubts persist with the country facing economic challenges. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Digging for clues in pre-Aztec city

Archaeologists explore Teotihuacan for clues into the mysterious ancient city that was once the largest in the Americas.

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Migrant deal on the brink

Turkish, European leaders stand their ground in impasse over migrants deal. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Protesters clash with police over France labour reforms

French President Francois Hollande faces growing street protests and a wave of transport strikes over his decision to force through labour reforms. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Children march in military parade in Russia

Children dressed in military uniforms take part in a military parade in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dancers mock U.K.'s Cameron over "artful tax dodgers"

Actors stage a flash mob performance outside the venue of an anti-corruption summit in London, singing a song from the musical "Oliver" and challenging British Prime Minister David Cameron to confront "artful tax dodgers". (no reporter narration).

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Prince William calls for suicide awareness

British royal Prince William calls for men to 'stop feeling so strong' and to seek help if they are contemplating suicide. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Brazil's Senate votes to put Dilma Rousseff on trial

A majority of Brazil's Senate votes in favor of putting President Dilma Rousseff on trial, ending 13 years of leftist rule.

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Kerry meets Afghan, Nigeria presidents amid Cameron comment fallout

Amid continued fallout over British Prime Minister David Cameron's comments targeting Nigeria and Afghanistan as "possibly two of the most corrupt countries in the world", U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets the leaders of both nations on the sidelines of an anti-corruption conference London is hosting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Nissan to buy $2.2 billion stake in Mitsubishi

Nissan is set to buy a key stake in Mitsubishi Motors in the midst of a massive fuel economy scandal. But as Reuters Tokyo Bureau Chief William Mallard explains, it's an interesting choice considering Nissan was the company to blow the whistle on Mitsubishi in the first place.

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Brazil Senate puts Rousseff on trial

With a vote of 55-22, Brazil's Senate puts President Dilma Rousseff on trial for disguising the size of the government's budget deficit in the lead-up to her re-election. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Brazilian lawmakers vote to impeach President Dilma Rousseff

Brazil Senate puts Rousseff on trial, ending 13 years of leftist rule. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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World's largest Lego store opens in Shanghai

Reuters' Anita Li visits the world's largest Lego store, on its opening day of business, to find out why the company is aggressively pushing into the Chinese toy market.

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Protests erupt in Brazil as Senators debate impeachment

Demonstrators clash with police, and each other, in Brazil as lawmakers debate whether to put President Dilma Rousseff on trial for breaking budget laws. Julie Noce reports.

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A look at some of Dutertes tough talk

Philippines apparent president elect Rodigo Duterte is known as much for his tough take on crime as he is for his foul-mouthed comments. Julie Noce reports.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Going hungry in South Sudan

The United Nations World Food Program warns hunger in South Sudan can almost double due to drought and a collapsing economy. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Trump, Clinton in poll dead heat as campaign heats up

Republican Donald Trump pulled even with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday, in a dramatic early sign that the Nov. 8 presidential election might be more hotly contested than first thought.

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Protesters clash with Venezuelan National Guard

Soldiers fire tear gas at stone-throwing protesters as Venezuela's opposition marched to pressure electoral authorities into allowing a recall referendum against unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Romanian village readies for U.S. defense shield

Residents of Deveselu praise the presence of U.S. soldiers as their village finds itself in the spotlight ahead of the opening of a NATO ballistic missile defense site. Rough Cut -- Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Prayers for Trump in New Delhi

A right-wing group held special prayers in New Delhi on Wednesday for the victory of United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Greece's migrants set up shop to survive

A small but growing number of migrants have started small businesses in Europe's biggest refugee camp as they wait for the Greek-Macedonian border to open. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Tired of waiting, Greece's migrants turn to business to survive

A growing number of migrants stuck on the Greek side of the Macedonian border are setting up businesses at Europe's biggest refugee camp.

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Speaker Ryan suggests party still not unified around Trump

One day before U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is set to meet the presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Ryan says the party is still not unified enough to warrant his endorsement of the billionaire. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cameron explains his "fantastically corrupt" comments

British Prime Minister David Cameron is questioned by Members of Parliament at the House of Commons after he suggests Nigeria was "fantastically corrupt" ahead of the global anti-corruption summit in London. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Queen Elizabeth calls Chinese officials "very rude"

The 90-year-old monarch was caught on camera during a garden party at Buckingham Palace saying Chinese officials were "very rude" to the British ambassador during a state visit to Britain by President Xi Jinping last year. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Record 1,284 new planets beyond the solar system

Scientists say NASA's Kepler space telescope has discovered 1,284 new planets beyond the solar system.

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Nigeria's Buhari not demanding apology from Cameron

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says he is "not going to demand any apology from anybody" after British Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on camera calling Nigeria and Afghanistan corrupt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least 50 dead in Baghdad car bomb

A car bomb claimed by Islamic State kills at least 50 people and wounds more than 60 in Baghdad. Julie Noce reports.

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Queen Elizabeth caught on camera calling Chinese officials "very rude"

Queen Elizabeth, hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace, is caught on camera saying Chinese officials were "very rude" to the British ambassador.

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U.S. sets aside Duterte human rights concerns

The man set to be the next president of the Philippines has been dogged by allegations of human rights abuses. But for the U.S., what Rodrigo Duterte plans to do about the South China Sea might be more important. And as Martin Petty reports, he's already making plans.

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China's techies sleep on the job to get ahead

In the world of Chinese tech start-ups, competition is often so intense and firms are so short-staffed that grabbing some sleep in the office is expected. As Jake Spring reports, in some cases workers just bed down in the conference room on weekday nights.

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Sanders beats Clinton in WV primary

US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders celebrates win over Hillary Clinton in West Virginia primary but recognises their shared goal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Detectives return to Prince's compound

A Colorado inmate files the first paternity claim against Prince's estate as detectives return to the singer's Minnesota compound. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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At least three dead including suspect in Massachusetts stabbing

A man suspect of stabbing four people, two fatally, in Massachusetts has been killed by police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

China tech startups offer beds for workers

Tech startups in China encourage employees to sleep in the office to squeeze the most out of the working day. Paul Chapman reports.

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London's new mayor sends message to Trump

Newly-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan dismisses U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's offer to make him an exception to his proposed ban on Muslims. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Stephen Curry wins NBA's MVP award

Stephen Curry, who has become the first unanimous selection for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, calls it a "huge honor." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cruz: "No interest in a third party run"

Former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race and says he is not interested in a third party run. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bison named U.S national mammal

President Barack Obama signs legislation making the bison the official mammal of the United States. Paul Chapman reports.

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Thai students caught high-tech cheating on exams

A university in Bangkok says it has blacklisted a group of students after discovering they were using smartwatches and cameras concealed in glasses to cheat during entrance exams.

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David Cameron stirs up corruption talk storm

British Prime Minister David Cameron says some countries taking part in an upcoming anti-corruption summit are "fantastically corrupt", in remarks to the Queen.

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Mock attack drill rocks UK shopping center

British security forces and emergency services replicate a militant attack on a shopping center as part of a training exercise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama to make historic visit to Hiroshima

U.S. President Barack Obama will make history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, but he will not apologize for the World War Two bombing. Linda So reports.

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North Korea ends congress with dance and torch parade

North Korea holds a mass dance display and torchlight parade in Pyongyang to celebrate the end of its first congress in 36 years that elevated leader Kim Jong Un to party chairman.

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Cameron to Queen: U.K about to greet some "fantastically corrupt" countries

British Prime Minister David Cameron describes some countries taking part in an upcoming anti-corruption summit as "fantastically corrupt" in remarks to the Queen. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Massive parade wraps up North Korea congress

Pyongyang stages a massive rally and parade celebrating the end of the North Korean Workers Party Congress, which cemented Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's position as the overwhelming authority in the secretive state. Seoul Bureau Chief Tony Munroe talks through what we've learned over the course of the congress.

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China cracks down on Baidu medical ads

After the death of a 21-year-old who bought drugs off Chinese dotcom giant Baidu to fight cancer, Beijing is moving into curb medical advertisements on the site. As Paul Carsten reports, it's a win for public opinion, but also for the Communist Party.

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U.S. troop confusion hinders Afghan mission

U.S. special forces are on a mission in Afghanistan to stabilize the nation and help local troops defeat an Islamist insurgency. But Reuters' Josh Smith says the rules of engagement are not always clear, and that has led to tragedy.

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Canada wildfire: "We can rebuild"

Alberta's premier says homes and other buildings destroyed by a huge wildfire can be reconstructed after touring the devastated area. Paul Chapman reports.

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Man held over Germany knife rampage

At least one person's been killed and three wounded by a man wielding a knife at a railway station in southern Germany. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Brazil political crisis deepens

Brazil's Senate says it will press ahead with impeachment proceedings against the president despite annulment by the lower house. Paul Chapman reports.

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Duterte leads Philippines polls

Maverick Rodrigo Duterte looks set to become the Philippines' new president as unofficial figures give him a huge lead. Paul Chapman reports.

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North Korea holds mass rally

A mass rally takes place in Pyongyang a day after the end of North Korea's first ruling Workers' Party congress in 36 years. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trudeau to visit fire-ravaged Canadian city

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to visit Fort McMurray, the western Canadian city that has been ravaged by wildfires, to witness the devastation first-hand. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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UK's Cameron hits 'patriotic' note for EU membership

British Prime Minister David Cameron flies a patriotic flag as he urges his country to stay in the European Union. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Judge tosses lawsuit in Redstone trial

A trial over media mogul Sumner Redstone's mental competence abruptly ends when a California judge throws out a lawsuit brought about by the 92-year-old's former girlfriend. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Clinton rebuffs Trump's 'enabler' attack

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton rebuffs GOP front-runner Donald Trump's recent remarks accusing Clinton of being an "enabler" of her husband's affairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Coalition strike kills key IS leader in Iraq: Pentagon

The Pentagon confirms an air strike last week killed Abu Wahib, Islamic State's military emir for the Anbar Province in Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Nuclear North Korea congress thumbs nose at U.N

North Korea says it will strengthen its defensive nuclear weapons capability, a decision adopted in defiance of U.N. resolutions at a rare congress of its ruling Workers' Party. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Video captures gas explosion in India slum

Video captures a gas cylinder explosion in a shanty town in the western Indian city of Pune during a slum fire that left some 50 homes gutted. Rough Cut (no reporter narration),

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U.S. trying to determine whether Iran tested missile

The White House says it is looking into whether or not Iran had tested a medium-range ballistic missile. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Chinese police hit the beat to patrol the streets of Rome, Italy

Chinese police have joined Italian officers on the streets of Rome and Milan in an experiment aimed at helping tourists from China feel safe, the first of it's kind in Europe

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Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao casts vote in Philippines

Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao casts vote in election as he bids for a seat in the country's Senate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Assange meets feline friend at Ecuador embassy

WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, who's been living in refuge at London's Equator embassy since 2012, has been given a 10-week old female kitten as a gift and that the public will soon get to choose the kitten's name. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Hundreds sick with norovirus on British cruise ship

A stomach bug causing vomiting and diarrhea has spread to more than a quarter of the 919 passengers aboard the Balmoral, a British cruise ship. Linda So reports.

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BBC reporter "relieved to be out" after North Korea expulsion

British BBC correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes who was expelled from North Korea over his reporting arrives in Beijing, "just relieved to be out". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, May 7, 2016

Chaos inside Hama prison after inmate revolt -amateur video

Videos uploaded to a social media websites purport to show prisoners coming under fire from tear gas and rubber bullets as Syrian government forces fail to put down a revolt. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Historic mosque reopens in Bosnia

Thousands of Muslims gather in the Bosnian city of Banja Luka to celebrate the reopening of an historic mosque destroyed during the country's war. Diane Hodges reports.

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Kurdish fighter describes battle that killed Navy SEAL

A Kurdish peshmerga fighter desribes the battle that killed U.S. Navy SEAL, Charles Keating IV by a sniper during fighting against Islamic State in Iraq. Subtitled Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Turkish PM bows out, as Erdogan strengthens presidency

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is stepping down after weeks of tensions with President Tayyip Erdogan a move that opponents say will bring increased authoritarianism. Mana Rabiee reports.

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US-Israel disagree over defense aid deal

Negotiations meant to enshrine U.S. defense aid for Israel over the next decade have snagged on disputes about the size, scope and fine print of a new multibillion-dollar package, officials say. Reuters Dan Williams reports from Jerusalem.

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